"A simple traditional Arabic recipe for cookies similar to shortbread.
The wonderful flavor comes from the cardamom, which is fairly expensive, but very worth it. I actually prefer them without
the almonds, but you might add them if you like."

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). 2. In a medium
bowl, stir together the butter and sugar until smooth. Stir in flour and cardamom until well blended. Pinch off tablespoonfuls
of dough, and roll into a thin rope. Join the ends together in a circle, and place on a greased cookie sheet. Place almond
halves on the joints where the circles come together. 3. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The cookies should
remain white, but may turn golden at the very edge.